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Understanding the Physical Effects of Anxiety
When anxiety hits, we don’t have to tell our hearts to start racing or our pupils to dilate; chemical signals in our brains do all of that for us. Our -“fight or flight” response- might kick into gear seemingly on its own, and make us want to run away or fight the enemy — but it takes a lot to trigger so much physical change. Anxiety isn't the same as responding to a physical threat, though. Yet for...
August 27, 2022
Investigating the Connections Between Asthma and Anxiety
Many who suffer from both asthma and anxiety can attest to the connection; in some cases, sufferers may find it difficult to tell one from the other. About 34% of people with asthma also have an anxiety disorder. Both can make -the lungs feel heavy-, but the -two together- can be an even more difficult challenge. Physical and Emotional Triggers in Asthma - According to a study published in -Cognitive...
November 13, 2020